Golden eagles are not to be messed with. This video shows a mature eagle flying away with a full-grown fox.
Golden eagles are often referred to as booted eagles because they are feathered all the way down their legs to the tops of their feet, which is one way they can be distinguished from bald eagles. They are bigger than bald eagles in terms of wingspan and are among the top five biggest North American birds of prey.
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